Lue: I trust Tristan Thompson, he will get a shot at some point

Ty Lue trusts his guys. It was a big reason he went with veterans JR Smith and Kyle Korver in the starting lineup for Wednesday’s Game 2. And Lue’s trust is also a reason will probably see Tristan Thompson at some point in the playoffs.

Thompson has been on the outside of Lue’s rotation as he’s gone with Kevin Love as the starting center while Larry Nance Jr. has taken most of the backup center minutes. But the Cavs barely escaped Wednesday with a 100-97 win despite a dominant 46-point night from LeBron James.

So, Lue has plenty of reasons not to be content. He was about who might play who has been outside of the rotation and Lue stated that Thompson has his trust.

“I trust Double-T,” Lue told reporters prior to Friday night’s game in Indianapolis. “It’s been tough so far. But I trust Double-T. He’s a big part of what we’ve done the last three years, it’s the fourth year now. I really trust him and he’s going to get a shot at some point.”

Thompson has played a total of two minutes over the first two games of the series, has one rebound and no points.

Cavs and Pacers are set to tip-off at 7 p.m. EST.

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